Benefits and Yields of Simultaneous Chlorine and Hydrogen Generation in Side-Emitting Optical Fiber Photocatalytic Reactors

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the benefits and yields of simultaneous chlorine and hydrogen generation using side-emitting optical fiber photocatalytic reactors.
• Utilized side-emitting Polymer Optical Fiber photocatalytic reactors.
• Modified SrTiO3 was employed for effective photocatalysis.
• Assessments were made regarding the efficiency of chlorine and hydrogen generation.
• Significant hydrogen generation was achieved using the photocatalytic reactor.
• The reactor demonstrated effectiveness in chlorine production simultaneously.
• Findings suggest potential for decentralized, consumable-free water treatment technologies.